as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the drama club's hookup with a local acting company provided several aspiring young actors with experience doing summer theater
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hookup
Jen Juneau, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The relationship could extend beyond a one-night hookup so let things fall into place in their own time.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Love and Romeo Doubs hooked up for a two-point conversion.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The comedian and Kinda Pregnant actress, 43, discussed some memorable hookups from her past on the newest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, which premiered on Wednesday, Jan. 22, including her one-time tryst with a professional athlete.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The relationship could extend beyond a one-night hookup so let things fall into place in their own time.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, Joy Reid (Ego Nwodim) is calling out Chloe Fineman’s Stephanie Ruhle for trying to hook up.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Love and Romeo Doubs hooked up for a two-point conversion.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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When Putellas, the 2021 and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner who was handled carefully having recently only returned from a long-term knee injury, was not on the pitch during the tournament, Hermoso moved deeper to form a partnership with former Barca team-mate Bonmati in midfield.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Australian has a partnership with Malbon Golf, who has tried to de-country-club the golf look.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
Claudia Williams,
Architectural Digest,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, teams do travel for friendly, non-streamed matches against their rivals, too.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Admins who need to connect to a customer relationship management (CRM) system should find the process fairly intuitive.—
John Brandon,
PCMAG,
1 Feb. 2025
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Khloe has also been public about her relationship with Dream.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Artists Equity, Affleck's production company with Matt Damon, is one of the companies associated with the film, but neither he nor Damon are listed as a producer in the credits.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Red is typically associated with love, the heart and strong feelings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Can association’s new tree block owner’s ocean view? ASK IRA: Did the Heat do right by protecting their youth in the Jimmy Butler trade?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Kick-off times at the Copa America — which ran from June 20 to July 14 at 14 venues across the United States — were at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm ET (11pm, 12am, 1am and 2am GMT).—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Simpson, who is likely running to succeed DeSantis as governor in 2026, has been sparring with the governor on social media ever since the Legislature offered the proposal.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hsu also recommended mindfulness practices like meditation or breathing exercises, which can help reduce stress and improve emotional resilience, as well as staying socially connected with friends, family, and community groups.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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Where dinner parties are for enjoying yourself and connecting with other people, fabulous lunches are for slowing down in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Despite the stylistic similarities, the Van Gogh Museum has denied the painting's connection to the famed Dutch artist.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Each award has been a token of appreciation for his groundbreaking research, extensive service, and his skill in fostering global connections, earning respect and admiration from peers, alongside his mentoring and teaching prowess.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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